Services, agriculture push economic growth to 4.43%

The Punch | 01-09-2026 01:50am |

In the second quarter of 2026, Nigeria's economy grew by 4.43%, which is an increase from 4.23% compared to the same time last year. This growth is mainly due to improvements in the services and agriculture sectors. While many business leaders and economists are optimistic about this recovery, they pointed out ongoing challenges in the industrial sector, such as lack of reliable energy, poor infrastructure, and difficulty in accessing loans.

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